While he has no interest finding out if allegations of misconduct and corruption within his police department are true, Leland Mayor Walter Futch has found time to ask the Department of Transportation to investigate allegations of conspiracy against area political leaders.
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A state review found dozens of training deficiencies within the Leland Police Department. The review conducted in September found 89 deficiencies in all, but Leland Police Chief Tim Jayne says most have been corrected.
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Staggered school scheduling, which started this year in Brunswick County, has cause quite a bit of controversy. Concerned parents were able to voice their opinions at a special Brunswick Couty School Board meeting Tuesday night.
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Southport Police and the Brunswick County Sheriff's Office are searching for a man who robbed the First Federal Bank in Southport Saturday just after noon. Southport Police are offering a $1,000 reward for the conviction of the suspect.
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A man loading a moving truck in Brunswick County was hit and killed today by a car. Highway Patrol says the 63-year-old, who's name has not been released, was loading the truck on Green Hill Road near Duffer Blvd.
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The SBI is investigating allegations of corruption in Oak Island, according to the NC Attorney General's office.
The AG's office says agents conducted an initial assessment and then formally opened an investigation on October 18, 2011 at the request of the District Attorney.
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